@crescentmarked asks: [ FAMILY ]: watching the sender interacting fondly with others, the receiver (from afar) takes a moment to take a closer look at their relationship.
Elijah watched Hayley from a distance as she interacted with the other wolves. She had become their queen because she had worked hard to earn their respect. She had suffered and come out stronger. Hayley had earned that place. Still, Elijah's heart grew heavy at the thought. After all, she was constantly farther away from him now because she was taking care of the pack's needs. Not that that wasn't important, but a selfish side of him wanted something else. She had so much to do with Hope and the wolves. They protected the magical child like vampires couldn't necessarily, it was fine the way it was. Especially after the Hollow was gone and Hope was no longer possessed. Elijah smiled sadly at his thoughts.
It would be difficult for him and Hayley to continue their relationship if he didn't go with her. But he wouldn't be accepted by the wolves. Something would always stand between them.









